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04 Jan 2011

SERMON: The Top 10 Reasons Why Jesus was Circumcised

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The Top 10 Reasons Why Jesus was Circumcised

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03 Jan 2011

Sermon: Holy Name of Jesus

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Sermon: Holy Name of Jesus

Reflections, including Dom Prosper Gueranger’s teachings and Cornelius a Lapide’s meditations.… Read the rest

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Summary of the 11th Sunday After Pentecost's Meditation
07 Aug 2010

Summary of the 11th Sunday After Pentecost’s Meditation

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This gospel presents to us two remarkable facts: first, a miraculous cure worked by Jesus Christ; second, a beautiful eulogium on the Savior pronounced by the witnesses of the miracle. From the meditation on these two facts we will deduce the resolution: first, every day to lend a docile ear to grace, and to watch over our tongue carefully that we may not sin in our words; second, to apply ourselves to…

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29 Jul 2010

How to Be a Virtuous Guest: WWJD?

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Meditation for the Morning

Let us adore Jesus Christ in the visits which He made during His life. He made very few, and He made them in a very holy manner, that He might merit for us the grace of sanctifying ours and of avoiding the dangers to be met with in them. What advantage for us to find in the actions of a God a pattern for our actions and also a grace to enable us to perform them aright! May our hearts be poured forth in praise and thanks at the feet of our divine Savior.

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26 Jul 2010

Can HOW We Eat Affect our Salvation?

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If you feel you’ve benefited from these Meditations (written in 1894 and now being reprinted by Valora Media, Inc.), would you mind sharing them with others? And please make sure to subscribe to the email list (below). Thank you!

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Meditation for the Morning

Let us adore Our Lord Jesus Christ taking His repasts during His mortal life. He submitted Himself to eat and to drink like the rest of mankind; but in what a holy manner He did it! How He raised the meanness of the action by the beautiful virtues which He practiced in regard to it! It … Read the rest

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Colleen is a Catholic speaker, an award-winning writer, radio and television talk show host, educator, comedienne, and mother—all rolled into one! Acclaimed for her versatility, she delivers an enduring message filled with down-to-earth wisdom, inspiration, and humor. Colleen brings a fresh and creative approach to living joyfully, and has helped thousands of people every year to make positive and virtuous changes in their lives.

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